“My Yoke Is Easy and My Burden Is Light”
When Jesus said, “For My yoke is easy and my burden is light“, Matthew (His disciple) saw religious leaders and others being unkind to Jesus. In fact, they wanted Him dead as soon as...
Author: Betsy Wise
Causes of Discouragement and Biblical Help
On the surface, the causes of discouragement aren’t readily apparent. But is that really true? If your hair was on fire, you’d find the nearest spigot or shower. When feeling discouraged, your goal is...
Dealing with Difficult Church Leaders
Are you dealing with difficult church leaders? In the heat of the moment, sending spitballs in the direction of church leaders may relieve anger. You may even hope that a couple of the chewed...
A Cure for Backsliding Brings Hope
What’s the cure for backsliding? What if churches added a special room for a backsliding Christian? Individuals check in at this holding area when they become spiritually stuck. While there, brothers and sisters in...
Can You Hang Out with Sinners and Stay Clean?
When you hang out with sinners, you’re in good company. Jesus did too. Except, your first thought may be that ick rubs off of sinners and onto you. At least, that’s what the world...
Devoted to God: What Does That Mean?
On a devoted to God scale, some days I register on both ends of the meter. Flesh influencers like feelings, circumstances and bad hair days deter devotion. The crux of a Christian’s devotion to...
Work Out Your Salvation
To work out your salvation is hard and after a while, you may either stop or detest trying. It’s because you must learn to build your spiritual muscles. The work out your own salvation...
Bible Study on Pride: Overcoming Its Allure
This short Bible study on pride reveals its haughty and abiding nature. It approaches subtly so it’s nearly impossible to recognize. Pride (haughty eyes) is number one on God’s list of seven things He...
How to Know God Personally: Use These Steps
Christians want to learn how to know God personally. After all, He’s God and we’re not. Before humans embark on a relationship with God, they need to see Him as relational and approachable. What...
Pool of Bethesda Bible Study About Healing
At the Pool of Bethesda, some people walk away healthy, while others don’t. Supernatural healings are a controversial issue to this day. Brief Pool of Bethesda History: Located near Beth Zeta Valley in the...